Wellington, July 27 NZPA - Aucklanders could face hefty costs for the formation of the new super city.

Wellington, July 26 NZPA - An examination of local government and its role -- including further amalgamations -- was announced by Local Government Minister Rodney Hide this morning.

Wellington, July 26 NZPA - Prime Minister John Key says he will personally advocate for people to get out and vote at the upcoming local government elections.

Wellington, July 25 NZPA - A high-powered line-up including international speakers will have input at the Local Government New Zealand conference starting in Auckland tomorrow.

Wellington, May 31 NZPA - Eight of the "most affected" local government authorities have signed up to the Government's proposed financial assistance package for leaky home owners.

Auckland, May 24 NZPA - The final legislation covering the reform of Auckland's local governance has received a mixed reaction from the city's mayors and business organisations.

Wellington, May 6 NZPA - Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard says New Zealand's recovery from the global financial crisis was entering a "new, less fragile stage" but the bank will keep its "foot on the gas" to keep the economy growing.

Wellington, May 5 NZPA - Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Alan Bollard will talk about the outlook for New Zealand's economic recovery in a speech tomorrow morning. The speech is to the Otago and Southland zones of Local Government New Zealand.

Wellington, March 16 NZPA - Concern is mounting over the intended use of council-controlled organisations (CCOs) to manage the bulk of Auckland's assets under the new super city structure.

Wellington, March 16 NZPA - Concern is mounting over the intended use of council-controlled organisations (CCOs) to manage the bulk of Auckland's assets under the new super city structure.